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Commanders Unveil First Renderings for Roofed RFK-Site Stadium Targeted for 2030

HKS proposes a 70,000-seat transparent dome with classical colonnades to enable year-round events.

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Jan 4, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris on the sidelines against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The team released initial images of a domed venue at the former RFK site, signaling the project’s shift into design review and community engagement.
  • Local approvals secured roughly $1.1 billion in public infrastructure funding toward a $3.7–$3.8 billion plan, with the Commanders contributing about $2.5–$2.7 billion.
  • Vertical construction is planned to begin in spring 2027 following near-complete RFK demolition, with opening targeted for the 2030 NFL season.
  • Renderings align the stadium with the District’s Monumental Axis and show a continuous colonnade, reflecting guidance from federal planners favoring classical elements.
  • The roofed design aims to support year-round programming and position Washington to bid for major events, with a mixed-use district envisioned around the site including housing, hotels, retail and public spaces in later phases.